Cal. Civ. Code § 44-7-17
Exemption from liens against tenant of crops paid as rent.
Operative Text
When it is agreed that the tenant shall pay to the landlord as rent a part of the crop produced on the lands rented from the landlord and the tenant, in good faith, delivers the part of the crop agreed on in discharge of his rent, such part of the crop so delivered shall be discharged from the lien of any judgment, decree, or other process whatsoever against the tenant.
Under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-17, when a tenant and landlord agree that rent will be paid as a share of crops grown on the rented land, the portion of the crop that the tenant honestly delivers to the landlord as rent is shielded from any judgment, court decree, or legal process that a creditor might try to enforce against the tenant. In other words, once that agreed-upon share is handed over in good faith, creditors cannot seize or attach it to satisfy debts owed by the tenant. The protection applies specifically to the delivered crop share, not to any surplus the tenant retains.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-17, landlords who enter crop-share rental arrangements should ensure the agreed rent portion is clearly documented so that the good-faith delivery of crops can be established. Once a tenant delivers the agreed crop share, that portion is legally protected from the tenant's creditors, meaning a compliant landlord can receive and retain it without concern that a third-party judgment will disrupt the payment. Operators in crop-share arrangements generally keep clear records of the agreed terms and the actual delivery to support the exemption if it is ever questioned.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
O.C.G.A. § 44-7-17 provides tenants in crop-share arrangements a meaningful protection: the portion of the crop delivered to the landlord as rent, when done in good faith, is exempt from judgments or other legal processes that creditors might attempt to enforce. This means a creditor generally cannot intercept or claim that delivered crop share to satisfy a debt owed by the tenant. Tenants who believe a creditor is attempting to attach a crop share that was already delivered as rent may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Georgia agricultural tenancy law to understand how this exemption might apply.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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